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HELP stopped PPI

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TJ5555
TJ5555

For the past 6 weeks I've been living a nightmare that started with heartburn. Quickly the heartburn went away and I couldn't stop belching all times of day, especially when drank water or changed positions. I started having sporadic chest pains as well and I've been put on 3 different PPIs in this time. A few days ago I decided to stop taking Nexium 40mg as it was not helping the constant burping or chest pain. The Dr prescribed an antibiotic to try in the meantime but the past few days I've had excess saliva in my mouth (water brash) and wondering if this is a side effect of stopping and will eventually go away as I've never had this before.

I've had a EGD done with diagnosed with with a medium hiatal hernia, inflammation, and intermittent GERD

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  • derek76
    derek76 TJ5555

    Posted

    Did he do any tests for an infection before prescribing the antibiotic? If not it was very rash of him. Which antibiotic was it ?

    • TJ5555
      TJ5555 derek76

      Posted

      erythromicin to help with motility so food doesnt stay in esphogus too long

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